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Rain Barrel Workshops
Rain Barrel Workshops with Virginia Beach Master Gardener Water Stewards Rain Barrel Workshops will take place the second Saturday of the month, March - October from 9:00am - 10:00am at the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market. Workshops are $50 and registration is required. Participants will build a 55-gallon sealed rain barrel and be given a free diverter kit to help with installation on their existing down spout. (See picture to the right.) This is a family friendly event - children are welcome to come participate with their parents! 2019 Dates: May 11 - Click here to register June 8 - Click here to register July 13 - Click here to register Aug 10 - Click here to register Sept 14 - Click here to register Oct 12 - Click here to register |
Green Thumb Gardening Series 2019
Green Thumb Gardening Series offers Hampton Roads residents classes and workshops in partnership with VCE Master Gardeners of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Registration is made easy: choose to register by-the-session or by-the-series. The cost is $8 per session or $30 for all five sessions. Call as needed for information to the Virginia Beach Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 757-385-8156. Click here to register. All talks are at the Advanced Technology Center, 1800 College Crescent, Virginia Beach from 6-8:30 pm. Tuesday, April 9, Vegetable Gardening 101 Tuesday, April 16, Tidewater Turf Tuesday, April 23, Vegetable Gardening Troubles Tuesday, April 30, Composting and Pollinators Tuesday, May 7, Functional Landscaping |
Registering for other Workshops
(Registration opens about a month before event.)
May 18: Identifying Weeds Currently Seen in Your Landscape
Presented by: Sherry Kern, Virginia Beach Master Gardener
By studying weed samples, you will learn to look for specific characteristics to identify common weeds. Discussion will include life cycles and recommended management options.
10:00am – 12:00 pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
Click here to register.
Jun 1: Applications of Rain Gardens in the Home Garden
Presented by: Demaris Yearick and John Wessel, Virginia Beach Master Gardeners
Learn about native plants that thrive in wet areas and the beneficial insects they attract.
9:00 am– 12:00 pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center – Rain Garden (Back-Up Date: 8 June, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
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Oct 05: Pollinators and Art from the Children’s Garden
Presented by: Terri Belkov and Mary Hubbard, VCE Virginia Beach Master Gardeners
Learn about and find the many pollinators that live in the Children’s Garden at the Farmers Market.
Collect samples of native plants from the garden, dry them using a microwave, and then create beautiful pieces of art.
**This Workshop is geared toward children Ages 4 – 10. Children must be accompanied by a parent.
9:00 – 12:00 am. Virginia Beach Farmers Market – Children’s Garden
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Oct 26: Constructing a Raised Bed for Vegetable Garden
Join VCE Virginia Beach Master Gardeners for a demonstration of the steps of constructing a raised bed for vegetable gardening.
9:00 – 12:00 am. Virginia Beach Farmers Market – Kitchen Garden
Click here to register
(Registration opens about a month before event.)
May 18: Identifying Weeds Currently Seen in Your Landscape
Presented by: Sherry Kern, Virginia Beach Master Gardener
By studying weed samples, you will learn to look for specific characteristics to identify common weeds. Discussion will include life cycles and recommended management options.
10:00am – 12:00 pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
Click here to register.
Jun 1: Applications of Rain Gardens in the Home Garden
Presented by: Demaris Yearick and John Wessel, Virginia Beach Master Gardeners
Learn about native plants that thrive in wet areas and the beneficial insects they attract.
9:00 am– 12:00 pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center – Rain Garden (Back-Up Date: 8 June, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Click here to register.
Oct 05: Pollinators and Art from the Children’s Garden
Presented by: Terri Belkov and Mary Hubbard, VCE Virginia Beach Master Gardeners
Learn about and find the many pollinators that live in the Children’s Garden at the Farmers Market.
Collect samples of native plants from the garden, dry them using a microwave, and then create beautiful pieces of art.
**This Workshop is geared toward children Ages 4 – 10. Children must be accompanied by a parent.
9:00 – 12:00 am. Virginia Beach Farmers Market – Children’s Garden
Click here to register.
Oct 26: Constructing a Raised Bed for Vegetable Garden
Join VCE Virginia Beach Master Gardeners for a demonstration of the steps of constructing a raised bed for vegetable gardening.
9:00 – 12:00 am. Virginia Beach Farmers Market – Kitchen Garden
Click here to register
